View all Masters Programs in Fashion in USA 2017/2018

A masters is earned after students complete an undergraduate degree program. To obtain a masters, you usually need to complete 12 to 18 college courses that often involve completing comprehensive tests and/or a thesis.

A fashion program can teach individuals about design and trends regarding clothing, accessories and footwear. Students may explore diverse styles as well as the history of fashion and how to design unique pieces.

Education in the United States is mainly provided by the public sector, with control and funding coming from three levels: state, local, and federal, in that order. The common requirements to study at a higher education level in United States will include your admissions essay (also known as the statement of purpose or personal statement), transcript of records, recommendation/reference letters, language tests

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Rutgers Business School - Newark and New Brunswick

CampusFull timeSeptember 2017USANewmarket

The Rutgers Business School Master of Science in Business of Fashion is a cutting-edge program that will prepare you for a thrilling business career in the fashion industry. Bridging the gap between creative passion and business acumen, our program will provide you with the knowledge you need to position yourself to be a key player in the industry—all in a location that is just minutes away from the fashion center of the world, New York City.
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Best Masters in Fashion in USA 2017/2018. The Rutgers Business School Master of Science in Business of Fashion is a cutting-edge program that will prepare you for a thrilling business career in the fashion industry. Bridging the gap between creative passion and business acumen, our program will provide you with the knowledge you need to position yourself to be a key player in the industry—all in a location that is just minutes away from the fashion center of the world, New York City.
As a student in our program, you will engage in a rigorous and relevant curriculum and have access to renowned, world-class faculty and industry professionals. Whether you are ready to break into a business career in the industry, are a creative design entrepreneur, or an industry veteran, the Master of Science in Business of Fashion will prepare you to be a leader in the field.
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Fordham University School of Law

Fashion law started here—and at Fordham Law we believe that legal knowledge in the global fashion industry can no longer be left to lawyers alone.
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For current and future fashion industry pros: A flexible master’s degree to give you the inside edge.
Fashion law started here — and at Fordham Law we believe that legal knowledge in the global fashion industry can no longer be left to lawyers alone.
Fashion industry professionals and entrepreneurs who enroll in the MSL in Fashion Law will develop their legal literacy while studying with the most distinguished faculty in the discipline, including both academics and industry insiders—in New York City, a capital of the world’s fashion industry. Whether you’re currently working in fashion or aspire to a career as a designer, production manager, licensing director, human resources coordinator, or C-suite executive, this program will prepare you to succeed.
You’ll learn aspects of the law that arise throughout the life of a garment, starting with the designer’s original idea and continuing all the way to the consumer’s closet.
You’ll explore what we’ve defined as the four pillars of fashion law:
intellectual property
business and finance, including areas such as investment, employment law, and real estate
international trade and government regulation, including sustainability, privacy, and issues related to wearable technology
consumer culture and civil rights
You’ll also gain direct access to events and networking opportunities available through the nonprofit Fashion Law Institute. Established with the assistance of the Council of Fashion Designers of America, it’s the world’s first center dedicated to the law and business of fashion—and it’s based at Fordham Law.
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LIM College

CampusFull time3 semestersSeptember 2017USANew York

Global Fashion Supply Chain Management is a response to the evolution of the global supply chain in the fashion industry. Students in this program gain the knowledge of supply chain management so they can be competitive candidates for industry management positions. Graduates from this program are equipped with the skills to fill positions in the areas of operations management, supply chain analytics, procurement and logistics.
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Best Masters in Fashion in USA 2017/2018.
Global Fashion Supply Chain Management is a response to the evolution of the global supply chain in the fashion industry. Students in this program gain the knowledge of supply chain management so they can be competitive candidates for industry management positions. Graduates from this program are equipped with the skills to fill positions in the areas of operations management, supply chain analytics, procurement and logistics.
A TRUE FASHION PROFESSIONAL
Fashion is a global industry. Inspiration from North America can spark designs in Europe that are produced in Asia and delivered to customers all over the world. As we become increasingly dependent on a global supply chain, advanced knowledge in this emerging area will position you for world-wide success. Our MPS in Global Fashion Supply Chain Management gives you the skills you’ll need to lead a career in supply chain management and analytics, importing, distribution, or logistics.
Curriculum
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TOTAL CREDITS: 30
SEMESTER 1
MPSS 600 - SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT FUNDAMENTALS
MPSS 601 - THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN FASHION AND THE SUPPLY CHAIN
MPSS 602 - LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT
MPSS 603 - GLOBAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
SEMESTER 2
MPSS 604 - STRATEGIC SOURCING SOLUTIONS
MPSS 605 - PROJECT AND PEOPLE MANAGEMENT
MPSS 606 - SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT FROM AN E-COMMERCE PERSPECTIVE
MPSS 607 - SUPPLY CHAIN ANALYTICS
SEMESTER 3
MPSS 608 - INNOVATION AND CHANGE MANAGEMENT
MPSS 609 - CAPSTONE COURSE: SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT INDUSTRY PROJECT
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SCAD - The Savannah College of Art and Design

CampusFull timeSeptember 2017USASavannahAtlanta

With a degree from SCAD, you can take on every facet of the jewelry design industry. We have the largest jewelry program in the U.S., with a 13,562-square-foot facility where cutting-edge technology is at your fingertips.
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SCAD - The Savannah College of Art and Design

CampusFull timeSeptember 2017USASavannahAtlanta

The SCAD fibers department is the largest of its kind in the U.S., with a comprehensive curriculum and large, inspiring facilities stocked with top-of-the-line tools and resources. As a student at SCAD, you will join the elite ranks of fibers students who regularly win major awards at professional competitions and scholarships.
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SCAD - The Savannah College of Art and Design

Campus or OnlineFull timeSeptember 2017USAAtlantaSavannah

SCAD students are flawlessly prepped for leadership in the dynamic and ultra-competitive global fashion industry. Our rigorous curriculum is structured around principles of design, unbounded creativity and state-of-the-art technology.
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Join the ever-evolving world of fashion
SCAD students are flawlessly prepped for leadership in the dynamic and ultra-competitive global fashion industry. Our rigorous curriculum is structured around principles of design, unbounded creativity and state-of-the-art technology. The SCAD fashion program has deep industry connections, and top fashion trendsetters visit and work with students frequently. With the tutelage of award-winning, experienced faculty and visiting mentors, you will master the full spectrum of fashion — from the conceptual to the commercial.
M.A. in fashion
Available at: - Atlanta - Savannah - eLearning
London-based The Business of Fashion has ranked the SCAD graduate fashion programs as No. 1 overall in the United States.
FASH 501 Fashion Design and Development*
FASH 502 Fashion and Accessory Sketching and Illustration*
FASH 503 Forecasting and Business Trends*
ARTH 701 Contemporary Art
FASH 710 Fashion Materials and Structures
FASH 713 Drawing and Illustration for the Fashion Designer
FASH 715 Multimedia Communication for Fashion
FASH 716 Fashion Studio I: Directed Design Innovation
FASH 721 Computer-enhanced Fashion Design
FASH 725 Fashion Studio II: Exploring Multifaceted Design Aesthetics
FASH 749 Fashion M.A. Final Project
— 500- to 700-level elective
Total course of study: 45 hours*
M.F.A. in fashion
Available at: - Atlanta - Savannah - eLearning
London-based The Business of Fashion has ranked the SCAD graduate fashion programs as No. 1 overall in the United States.
FASH 501 Fashion Design and Development*
FASH 502 Fashion and Accessory Sketching and Illustration*
FASH 503 Forecasting and Business Trends*
ARTH 701 Contemporary Art
ARTH 702...
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SCAD - The Savannah College of Art and Design

CampusFull timeSeptember 2017USASavannahAtlanta

London-based The Business of Fashion has ranked the SCAD graduate fashion programs as No. 1 overall in the United States.
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Best Masters in Fashion in USA 2017/2018. Fashion your future as an accessory designer
As the only university in the world to offer an M.F.A. in accessory design and the first in the U.S. to offer an M.A. in the discipline, we’re used to setting the bar at SCAD. We pride ourselves on an accessory design department that provides students with coveted internships, high-end tools and celebrated faculty who are at the peak of the profession. As a student at SCAD, you’ll also benefit from red-carpet events that bring the biggest names in the industry, as well as opportunities to learn directly from the stars of accessory design.
M.A. in accessory design
Available at: - Savannah
London-based The Business of Fashion has ranked the SCAD graduate fashion programs as No. 1 overall in the United States.
ACCE 501 Accessory Design and Development*
FASH 502 Fashion and Accessory Sketching and Illustration*
FASH 503 Forecasting and Business Trends*
ACCE 711 Methodologies in Accessory Design
ACCE 715 Presentation Methods I: Portfolio Development
ACCE 720 Presentation Methods II: Marketing a Personal Aesthetic
ACCE 725 Computer-aided Design for Accessories
ACCE 730 Accessory Studio I: Collection Conceptualization
ACCE 740 Accessory Studio II: Production Planning and Execution
ACCE 749 Accessory Design M.A. Final Project
ARTH 701 Contemporary Art
— 500- to 700-level elective
Total course of study: 45 hours*
MFA in Accessory Design
London-based The Business of Fashion has ranked the SCAD graduate fashion programs as No. 1 overall in the United States.
ACCE 501 Accessory Design...
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LIM College

CampusFull timePart time3 semestersSeptember 2017USANew York
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The first of its kind in the United States, the Master of Professional Studies in Visual Merchandising program (MPS VM) at LIM College offers advanced, specialized education geared towards eventually obtaining upper-management and executive-level positions.
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Visual merchandising is an indispensable part of any retail strategy. Over the last several years, the field has moved from the basement studio to the executive boardroom - where creative sensibilities must be linked to strong leadership and management skills.
The first of its kind in the United States, the Master of Professional Studies in Visual Merchandising program (MPS VM) at LIM College offers advanced, specialized education geared towards eventually obtaining upper-management and executive-level positions. The MPS VM will give you a leg up as you pursue a career in this evolving field. You will learn the principles, philosophies and technologies of visual merchandising through exploration of the marketplace, hands-on classroom learning, and field experimentation, with an emphasis on the principles and practices of sustainable design. You will also develop leadership and managerial abilities, including human resource and project management skills.
And you will do all this in the retail mecca that is New York City. Your education includes visits to some of the world’s most successful retailers to analyze displays and store environments and explore cutting-edge design and merchandising practices.
If you are serious about a career in visual merchandising, we encourage you to further explore the MPS VM.
Curriculum
The MPS VM is a 30-credit master's degree program which can be completed over the course of three semesters in one calendar year. Your first 24 credits are core courses representing the most important, and industry-relevant facets of visual merchandising. The last six credits of the program allow you...
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LIM College

The Master of Professional Studies in Fashion Merchandising and Retail Management is designed to give you a competitive edge in today’s retail, apparel, and merchandising markets.
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Best Masters in Fashion in USA 2017/2018. The Master of Professional Studies in Fashion Merchandising and Retail Management is designed to give you a competitive edge in today’s retail, apparel, and merchandising markets. This program is ideal if you seek a graduate degree program with an emphasis on career development in order to make a transition into the fashion industry. This is a convenient master's degree that will give you the tools to launch a career in the fashion industry.
The MPS is designed to enhance your success within the fashion retail management industry. While pursuing this degree program:
You will apply knowledge, analysis, strategy, and critical thinking skills necessary to make business decisions in the fashion industry.
You will be able to function both independently and within teams by applying theoretical knowledge to practical solutions.
You will learn to solve real-world problems within fashion management.
Full-time students will complete the program, which includes an internship, in three semesters throughout one calendar year. Likewise, part-time students can complete the MPS in a longer timeframe.
Merchandising Curriculum
Graduate Program in Fashion Merchandising, Retail Visual Merchandising, Retail Branding
MPS students will take 24 credits of core courses, a 3-credit capstone project utilizing skills developed throughout the program, and a 3-credit internship.
The MPS in Fashion Merchandising and Retail Management is open to applicants from a variety of academic and professional backgrounds. Full-time students finish in one year, while part-time students may go through the program at a slower pace.
In the MPS...
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LIM College

CampusFull timePart time3 semestersSeptember 2017USANew York
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The Master of Professional Studies (MPS) in Fashion Marketing is a 30-credit graduate program. Each course has been designed to give you current marketing and business trends in order to gain a competitive edge in today’s fashion marketing sectors.
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Fashion Marketing investigates the relationships between the business of the fashion industry and consumers including the development, promotion, advertising, and retailing aspects of this global industry. Fashion Marketing works by using current trends in fashion to analyze, develop, and implement sales strategies across multiple mediums.
Successful fashion marketers understand that recognizing consumer trends, strong branding, and a desirable product image are all essential elements to building an effective and meaningful campaign.
The Master of Professional Studies (MPS) in Fashion Marketing is a 30-credit graduate program. Each course has been designed to give you current marketing and business trends in order to gain a competitive edge in today’s fashion marketing sectors. The first 24 credits are core courses which culminate in a three-credit capstone project utilizing the skills developed throughout the program. All students must also take a three-credit internship.
You can complete the program in three semesters throughout one calendar year if you choose to go full-time. If you are seeking a career change into the fashion business, the MPS in Fashion Marketing is a tool to help facilitate that change.
The overall goals of the MPS in Fashion Marketing are:
To provide an exceptional educational program designed to enhance your
success within the Fashion Marketing industry
To provide an experiential, as well as academically
sound educational experience that will enable you to compete in the evolving global fashion industries
To be a source of innovative interdisciplinary learning that utilizes: exceptional faculty with academic achievements and industry experience and leaders...
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The Master of Arts program in Fashion and Textile Studies: History, Theory, Museum Practice combines the rigorous study of fashion and textile history with hands-on training in the analysis, conservation, storage, and exhibition of textile and costume materials, and in collections management and exhibition planning and design.

The hallmark of this interdisciplinary program is its blend of theory and practice. You’ll study the historical and cultural significance of fashion interpretation, and be trained to approach costume and textile history from various traditional and innovative perspectives. You’ll also learn practical skills, from how to identify fibers and treat various kinds of objects, to the proper way to roll a textile and dress a mannequin....
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SCAD - The Savannah College of Art and Design

Campus or OnlineFull timeSeptember 2017USAAtlantaSavannah

SCAD offers the world’s first M.A. and M.F.A. degree programs in luxury and fashion management. This specialized field will prepare you for a challenging career in a fast-paced, constantly evolving industry. Our program covers trendspotting, media strategy, PR management, organizational structures, supply chain management, communication and fashion events, ensuring that our graduates are ready to hit the ground running.
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